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Biogenic silver nanoparticle-coated low density polyethylene film with antibacterial and antioxidant properties

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In the present study, silver nanoparticles were biosynthesized using banana (Musa spp.) peel extract as the reducing agent. The biosynthesized particles were then characterized using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Biosynthesized silver nanoparticles were then evaluated for their antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative cocci bacteria through agar diffusion study and minimum inhibitory concentration, and minimum bactericidal concentration was determined. Low density polyethylene film was coated with the biosynthesized silver nanoparticles following the dip coating method. The nanoparticle incorporated polymer films were then evaluated for antibacterial and antioxidant activity by agar diffusion studies, dynamic shake flask studies and 2, 2- diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl-hydrate free radical scavenging assay, respectively. The surface characterization of the prepared films was also performed to ensure the presence of silver nanoparticle coating.

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Acknowledgments

We would like to express our sincere gratitude towards Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC) for giving financial support to our work under the Young Innovators Programme -YIP 2020 Scheme (Idea ID: 20YIP2494). We are also thankful towards St. Thomas College (Autonomous) Thrissur, Central Instruments Laboratory, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University, Mannuthy, Central Research Facility, NITK surathkal and Sophisticated Test and Instrumentation Centre, DST-SAIF, Cochin for their extended support towards characterization studies.

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Sumi Maria Babu declares the report on financial support received in the form of Award provided by Kerala State Government (Kerala Development and Innovation Strategy Council) under the scheme of Young Innovators Programme (YIP 2020-Idea ID-20YIP2494).

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Babu, S.M., Ittiachen, L. Biogenic silver nanoparticle-coated low density polyethylene film with antibacterial and antioxidant properties. J Coat Technol Res (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11998-023-00903-2

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